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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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